MICHAEL HINTON, CCIM
Principal
Lee & Associates South Florida
Specializing in Investment Sales
Michael D. Hinton, CCIM
Principal
M: 305.970.0262
O: 305.235.1500 x1044
mhinton@lee-associates.com
7925 NW 12th Street, Suite 301
Miami, FL 33126
Biography
Specializing in Investment Sales
Michael D. Hinton, CCIM, brings over 25 years of expertise in commercial real estate to his role as Principal at Lee & Associates South Florida. Having built a stellar reputation across the South Florida market, Michael specializes in investment sales, property valuation, and tenant representation, contributing to over $200 million in transactions. His deep knowledge and strategic approach have made him a sought-after advisor for a range of clients, including Union Planters Bank/Regions Bank, Commercebank/Mercantil Bank, and Principal Global Real Estate Investments. Michael’s extensive industry involvement is underscored by his leadership roles, including his position as President Elect of the Florida CCIM Chapter and past presidency of the Miami Commercial Board.
Prior to joining Lee & Associates, Michael held several influential positions in the commercial real estate sector. He served as Senior Associate at Apex Capital Realty and worked closely with CBRE, managing a national bank portfolio spanning three states and 150 locations. His experience extends to leading teams as the Director of Commercial Real Estate at Weichert Realtors Best Beach, where he built and trained a group of commercial agents. Michael's vast industry experience, coupled with his expert witness services in property valuation, has earned him numerous accolades, including the 2022 Commercial Realtor of the Year award from the Miami Commercial Realtors.
Michael earned his CCIM designation in 2018, marking his commitment to the highest standards of professionalism in commercial real estate. He is the 2025 President-Elect of the Florida CCIM Chapter and remains actively involved in industry leadership. A Purdue University Global graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Michael is also dedicated to giving back to the community. He served as Vice Chair of Urban Promise Miami during its operation, contributing to youth empowerment programs in the Miami area, and continues to work with board members to help set up a new Charity in the near future.
Sample Client List
- Union Planters Bank/Regions Bank
- Commercebank/Mercantil Bank
- FitzRoy Investors
- Principal Global Real Estate Investments
- Trulieve
- One Thousand Group
Professional Affiliations and Licenses
- CCIM – 2025 Florida Chapter President
Industry Awards and Recognition
- CREXi Platinum Broker Award 2024
- Commercial Realtor of the Year 2022, Miami Commercial Realtors
- Above & Beyond Award – CCIM Miami-Dade/Monroe District 2022
- Urban Promise Legacy Award – Urban Promise 2021
- Leadership Award – Apex Capital Realty 2019
- Commercial Realtors Champion of the Year – Miami Realtors 2018
- Champion of Promise Award – Weichert Realtors 2017
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Purdue University Global
Community Involvement
- Vice Chair – Urban Promise Miami – Youth empowerment programs